Friday, June 06, 2014

What is yellow mustard?

Mustard have been communed by humans as condiments for about 3000 years. The original use of mustard was to mask the taste of degraded peristalses. Yellow mustard is indigenous to southern Europe and western Asia.

The plants of yellow mustard grow only 2 to 3 ft in height and have yellow seeds. Yellow mustard is cultivated commercially but it has gone wild on both Europe and America.

White or Yellow mustard is grown extensively in western Canada for use as a condiment.

On of the major functional properties of yellow mustard products is their ability to stabilize oil, water emulsions. Ground mustard, powder made by grinding whole yellow seed is used primarily in the meat industry as an emulsifier, water binder and inexpensive bulking agents.

Yellow mustard is used for preparing mustard pastes or condiments with wine, vinegar and other spices to accompany boiled or roast meats, or added to stews and sauces in Europe.

It is also used in seasoning for frankfurters, bologna, salami, lunch loaf, and salad dressing.

Whole yellow mustard seeds are used in pickled condiments, not only for flavor but also for their preservative function.
What is yellow mustard?

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